Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Franklin 8 2025
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel
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Groupset Shimano
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Suspension Rigid
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Brakes Tektro Rim
Recommended size guide.
SM/MD
149cm - 165cm
LG
167cm - 190cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Lightweight Steel frame & rear carrier braze-ons
Suspension Fork
Brooklyn Bicycle Co. custom steel; front carrier braze-ons
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 8-Speed
Shift Levers
8-Speed Twist-Shifter
Crank
3-piece alloy with replaceable chain ring & integrated chain guard
Bottom Bracket
Square-taper BSA English threaded-cartridge bottom bracket with sealed bearings
Chain
KMC Heavy Duty
Pedals
Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Alloy City Pedals
Wheels
Front Hub
Sealed-Bearing Alloy 32H
Rear Hub
Sealed-Bearing Alloy 32H
Rims
Double-Walled Alloy, 32H with CNC Machined Brake Surface
Spokes
14G stainless steel
Tires
M - Puncture-resistant 26 x 1 3/8” tires; L - Puncture-resistant 700c x 35 tires
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Single-Pivot Caliper with Tektro Alloy Hand Levers
Cockpit
Handlebar
Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Custom relaxed ride alloy handlebars & 180mm alloy stem
Grips
Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Custom Vegan Leather Comfort Grips
Headset
1” Threaded Alloy, Semi-sealed with weather-seal ring
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Vegan Leather Comfort Saddle
Seatpost
Alloy with integrated seat clamp and micro-adjust
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM/MD | LG |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 149 cm | 167 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 165 cm | 190 cm |
